Executive Order on Streamlining Regulations for Commercial Space Activities
On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed Executive Order 13825 directing federal agencies to streamline regulations governing commercial space activities and licensing. The order instructed the Department of Commerce and other agencies to reduce regulatory burdens on commercial space companies, including those engaged in satellite launches, space stations, and lunar activities. The confirmed effect was expedited licensing timelines for commercial space ventures and reduced compliance requirements for private space companies seeking federal authorization.